At a Glance
Median Income
$46,413
$24,549 per capita
Home Value
$104,400
Zillow: $281,913
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.3% smoking rate
How Prospect Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prospect's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prospect a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prospect residents earn a median household income of $46,413 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,549. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prospect is $104,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,913. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.8% of adults in Prospect hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density784/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,413
Per Capita$24,549
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$281,913
Housing Units103
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,170 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband62.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Prospect was founded in 1803.
The median home in Prospect was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.